Distinguished in Stroke

Dr. Matthew T. Starr

Neurology
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
5230 Centre Ave, Suite 509, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Distinguished in Stroke
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
5230 Centre Ave, Suite 509, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Matthew Starr is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Starr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 7 articles and participated in 3 clinical trials in the study of Stroke.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Vascular Neurology in PA
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Heritage Valley Beaver
Upmc Passavant
The Washington Hospital
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
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Cigna
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Gateway Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • HMO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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Wellcare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
5230 Centre Ave, Suite 509, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-623-2458
Other Locations
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
1400 Locust St, Suite 3206, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Call: 412-232-8276
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
3471 5th Ave, Suite 810, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-692-4920
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Call: 412-367-6700

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

4 Clinical Trials

Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial
Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Other, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
AtRial Cardiopathy and Antithrombotic Drugs In Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke
AtRial Cardiopathy and Antithrombotic Drugs In Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Apixaban, Aspirin
Study Phase: Phase 3
Stryker Neurovascular Trevo® Retriever Registry
Stryker Neurovascular Trevo® Retriever Registry
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 24, 2020
Platelet-Oriented Inhibition in New TIA and Minor Ischemic Stroke (POINT) Trial
Platelet-Oriented Inhibition in New TIA and Minor Ischemic Stroke (POINT) Trial
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 04, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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7 Total Publications

Early clinical experience with the Emboguard Balloon Guide Catheter: impact on technical success and patient outcomes in large vessel occlusion thrombectomy.
Early clinical experience with the Emboguard Balloon Guide Catheter: impact on technical success and patient outcomes in large vessel occlusion thrombectomy.
Journal: Journal of neurointerventional surgery
Published: April 02, 2025
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